Sanders graduates from FBI National Academy

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Deputy Director Keith Sanders of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety has graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy program at Quantico, Virginia.

Attendance to the FBI National Academy is by invitation only. Each candidate must be nominated by their agency executive. The candidate undergoes an FBI background investigation and interview process. Less than 1 percent of all law enforcement officers will be approved to attend the FBI National Academy.

The FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement leaders that serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge and cooperation worldwide.

Each candidate attends a rigorous 10-week academic course involving a variety of topics such as law, behavioral science, forensics, terrorism, leadership, communications and health. Students participate in a wide range of leadership and specialized training. They share ideas, techniques and learn a “best practices” approach to problem solving. Besides academics, students also take part in physical activities and participate in a cumulating course 6.1-mile obstacle run.

Sanders attended FBI National Academy session No. 255 from April 6 to June 13.